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VOL.i NO.24 June 22, 2022
LEGAL ORGAN OF SCREVEN COUNTY
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EARTHQUAKE!
Early morning quake felt by few
Hospital expanding
services
Joe Brady
Editor
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit our area early Saturday morning, at approximately 4 a.m. Researchers say this
is the strongest in years.
The U.S. Geological Survey noted the quake in the city of Stillmore, but the shocks were felt in Jenkins and
Screven Counties due to the epicenter’s shallow location. The trembling was felt in parts of Atlanta, Augusta,
Macon and even Savannah.
’ j Georgia Tech professor and Geophysicist Dr. Andrew Newman
^explained, “earthquakes of this magnitude cause slight damage.” No
damage or injuries were reported over the weekend. Quakes of this
magnitude tend to occur in Georgia about every 3-5 years, but usually
in the northwestern region of the state. Dr. Newman stated, “the location
of this quake is highly unusual.”
Although minor, earthquakes in the coastal plain of Georgia are few and
far between, they still have the potential to be destructive. Dr. Newman cites the 1886 Charleston earthquake, “that
quake damaged 2,000 buildings and killed 60 people. Estimates have placed its magnitude between 6.9 and 7.3”
The only two more powerful earthquakes than Saturday morning’s in our region in recent years was the 4.4
magnitude quake centered in Decatur, TN in December 2018 and the 4.1 quake near Edgefield, SC in 2014.
Bay Branch hosts gospel sing
Jake Gay
Reporter
Bay Branch Baptist Church hosted a gospel sing this past Sunday with Southern Gospel music evangelist
Jason Runnels. Jason is no stranger to southern gospel, he was the tenor for ten years in the gospel group The
Down East Boys.
“I started out in 1998 with Tony Gore and Majesty. I had opportunities I otherwise would not have had with
Tony. We performed in Ireland, Scotland, and England,’
Jason Runnels
1 Jason says. During this time, Jason also traveled with the
Gaither Vocal Band. Jason explains that his role models
was Guy Penrod and David Phelps. “The Lord does work
in mysterious ways however because years later when
I was filming an episode of Gaither and Friends, who
was I sitting between? Guy Penrod and David Phelps!”
After being on the road over 15 years. Runnels felt he
should be with his family. Jason and his high school
sweetheart, Theresa, have been married 28 years and
have three sons. “I began another career with Chick-fil-A
and thought that was God’s new direction for my life.
But he had other plans,” Jason explains.
Jason and his wife launched Jason Runnels Ministries
in May 2013. He also became an ordained preacher
and performs at revivals, homecoming services and
conferences. “In August 2019, my youngest son Braden
joined me and we formed The Runnels,” although Braden
is a college student, he performs as much as he can with
his dad.
“Everything that has happened in my life I owe to the
grace of our Lord and Savior. As long as I am spreading
the love of God, I am doing what He wants of me.” Thank
you Jason for sharing your talent with us. (Photo by Jake Gay)
Meg Pace
Special Contributor
Optim Medical Center-Screven is
excited to announce the addition of a
new specialty service. Dermatology
services are now available the third
Monday of the month in Screven
County.
Sidney P. Smith, MD and Karen
Penrose, FNP from Georgia Skin
& Cancer Clinic will see patients
at a satellite clinic at 102 Rocky
Ford Road which is located directly
across the street from the main Optim
Medical Center-Screven campus.
Dr. Smith is a board-certified,
fellowship-trained Dermatologist
and Ms. Penrose is a Dermatology
Certified Nurse Practitioner who
focus on medical and surgical
dermatology patients from young
infants to seniors. Some common
conditions they treat include
acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema,
and various skin growths. They
also perform thorough full skin
examinations to screen for and
monitor precancerous and cancerous
skin lesions.
Karen Penrose, FNP
For more information or to schedule
an appointment with the Optim
Medical Center-Screven Outpatient
Dermatology Clinic, please call
1-800-599-0067 and request to be
seen in Sylvania.
Sidney P. Smith, MD
ABOUT OPTIM MEDICAL
CENTER-SCREVEN
Serving families since 1951 - Optim Medical Center-Screven offers a
wide range of services locally that are designed to give the citizens of
Screven County and the surrounding area access to many of the same
high-quality healthcare services and physicians found in larger hospitals.
Optim Medical Center-Screven offers an emergency department and
a variety of diagnostic services like laboratory, ultrasound, CAT Scan,
mobile mammography, wound care, and endoscopy. For those that may
need some extra time healing after a hospital stay or surgery, Optim
Medical Center-Screven offers inpatient rehabilitation services through
our swing bed program as well as outpatient rehabilitation services like
physical and occupational therapy.
10U Boy § and Girls Wis MmmerdJp ami head to State
The Screven County 10U Boys competed for District June 6-9 in Claxton and finished runner-up
out of 14 teams. Their District 1 runner-up finish qualifies them for the G.R.P.A. State Tournament
June 21-23 in Adel, Ga. Players for the 10U Boys are kneeling: Michael Boswell, Jack Chandler,
Jacob Smith, Briley Williams, Adrian Garvin, and Asher Kile. Standing: Samuel Bazemore, Waylon
Brown, Parker Sheppard, Jermaine Clare, Jr., Caleb Hall, and Trevor Lane. Coaches are Tripp ^
Sheppard, Luke Boswell, and Terry Kile.
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HB(0)©M this Sunday.
Sam Eades
Publisher/Writer
Celebrate America and your freedom early, this Sunday, June 26th with
The Screven County 10U Girls All-Stars had a strong showing and won District Runner-up in the
First District Tournament held June 6-8 in Sylvania. In the tournament, the Screven County girls
defeated Hawkinsville 27-9, lost to Evans County 13-5, defeated Jenkins County 23-0, defeated
Soperton5-4, defeated Glennville 19-7, then lost to Evans County 11-3 in the championship game.
Their runner-up finish qualifies them for the G.R.P.A. State Tournament June 21-23 in Adel, Ga.
Players for Screven County are kneeling: Carlee Triplett, Karina Roberts, Mallory Wheeles, Zoey
1 Lie, Charleigh Payne, and Summer Harrison. Standing: Coach Jonna Ward, Rashara Prescott,
' Savannah Sanders, Kinslee Forehand, Lynnlee Bragg, Abbi Ellis, Azaria Roberts, and Ella Withrow.
/Back row: Coaches Ricky Scott, Wes Withrow and John Triplett. Not pictured: Clare Marchand
:ainment, children’s
activities and family fun at the Screven County Recreation Department from 5:00 -9:30 PM it the annual, Red,
White and Boom celebration. Available this year will be, Wet/dry inflatables, old fashioned games, delicious food
tmeks and more! Homemn Derby will start at 5:00 with cash prizes for all age groups. The Sylvania Times will be
available with the current newspapers and you can pick up a new subscription
while you are there. Tell the kids to stop by our booth for a free prize! ^ee dUU.VI page 3
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